Saint John Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1250274

JOB PURPOSE

Provide nursing care for patients while in the Department of Medical Imaging. Assist the Radiologist / clinician prior to, during and after procedures performed in the Interventional Radiology department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide total nursing care for patients while in the Medical Imaging Department
• Respond to emergency situations and rapidly changing priorities
• Administer medications and / or sedation as ordered by the medical staff / radiologist, in accordance with standard nursing procedures.
• Maintain an accurate record of medications administered and the treatment / procedure performed.
• Communicate with nursing units regarding the nursing needs of the patient.
• Evaluate readiness of patients for discharge from the Medical Imaging Department, assist with discharges requiring special care or arrangements
• Monitor the patients’ responses to procedures and react accordingly.
• Prioritizes and delivers complex patient care
• Completes annual advanced nursing competencies related to critical care
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all aspects of work
• Demonstrate a professional manner in the work setting
• Develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships with the staff and good public relations with patients and their families.
• Maintain and operate intravenous infusions, infusion devices, monitors and other

QUALIFICATIONS

COMPETENCIES

If a candidate’s primary language of communication is not English, an English Language Proficiency Evaluation is required for all postings (Reading, Writing and Oral).

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Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and / or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.